Human Resources Generalist

About the role

The Human Resources Generalist (HRG) is responsible for providing human resources (HR) support across local location(s), partnering with leaders and employees to support employee relations, performance management, investigations, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and compliance initiatives. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, fostering a positive workplace culture while ensuring consistent application of company policies and employment practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for the site, including candidate sourcing, applicant screening, interview scheduling and facilitation, management of online position postings, and develop partnerships with local workforce agencies, colleges and universities to support hiring needs.
• Serve as an HR resource for employee relations matters, conduct workplace investigations, and support performance management and progressive discipline processes.
• Partner with leadership to understand staffing needs, develop position descriptions, and support the selection process.
• Support the full pre-employment and onboarding process by coordinating background checks, Human Performance Evaluation (HPE) physical assessments, onboarding, new hire documentation, and conducting new hire orientations to ensure a positive and compliant onboarding experience.
• Educate employees and leaders on HR policies, procedures, benefits, time and attendance, and other employment-related matters.
• Attract applicants through various means including LinkedIn, networking, job boards, career fairs, location state employment agency, and other sources to generate candidate interest.
• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines and support workforce planning to meet hiring demands.
• Build strong relationships across all shifts to promote positive culture, employee engagement, retention, and consistent application of policies and practices.
• Maintain employment records, employee communications, time and attendance administration, and HR documentation while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Manage offboarding activities including exit interviews, employee transitions, and retention feedback analysis.
• Maintain HRIS data, prepare reports, metrics, and documentation to support business and HR decision-making.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, wellness programs, and site events.
• Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and HR procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-cycle recruitment experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting a manufacturing, technical, or industrial environment.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, SHRM-CP, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience with ADP Workforce now or similar Human Resources Information System (HRIS) preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Skills

• Valuing People: Is at ease with a wide range of individuals; enjoys different personalities and adapts an approach to accommodate those differences; makes positive assumptions about people and conveys a sense of trust and respect.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.
• Delivers Results: Achievement oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Organization and Planning: Establishes a systematic course for self and/or others to assure accomplishment of objectives.
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability.

Benefits

• Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

About Us

American Battery Solutions Inc. (“ABS”) is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. Located in the heart of the U.S. automotive region with facilities in Michigan and Ohio. In 2023, ABS was acquired by Komatsu, a world leader in construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment in support of Komatsu’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal.

Pay and Schedule

Competitive salary and retirement program. Ability to work off-shift hours and travel when needed, including providing HR support for multiple local manufacturing and/or business locations and supporting evening, night, and weekend operations.